When God Becomes a Companion

"Spiritual direction is a way of companioning people as they seek to look closely, 

through the eyes of their heart, at the guidance and transforming 

work of God in their lives."

Alice Fryling

Earlier on, children wanting to speak to God could only do so through a priest, mister or rabbi.  One on one communication was referred to as lesser than communication between a holy man and God.  Certainly we whispered to God in church or in times of strife, but we did not feel personally good enough to directly address the heavenly father.

There are still men of the cloth and women have joined the ranks of religious leaders.  As we have grown over the years, I believe we began to respect the weight of our own word offered directly to God.  Spiritual  responsibility has grown while our image of God has expanded to becoming our personal loving counsel.  

As the relationship with God grows, we become partnered with a companion to guide us through the chaos of our days.  God is not necessarily viewed as being above us, but within us.  How much better a partnership works hand in hand rather than using a middle man to quest the guidance of our God.